Process Engineering Technician I (Swing Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Lewiston, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Process Engineering Technician I to join its Manufacturing team in Lewiston, Idaho. The position provides immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarifies production process specification requirements to support accurate and efficient production. The role is on swing shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The technician helps measure and improve the yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes; documents, modifies, and maintains manufacturing procedures; manages procurement of assembly process tools; and trains operators and support staff as needed. The employee also learns and applies SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems for protecting, monitoring, controlling, and automating electric power systems. The company describes its mission as making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical, and says employees are employee-owners.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment relevant to the role.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift and maneuver 40 pounds.
• Ability to pull weight from high or low shelves, reach, bend, grip, and twist.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for at least 8 hours.
• Fine finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems.
• Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments.
• Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis.
• Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing-related procedures.
• Manage procurement of assembly process tools.
• Train operators and support staff as needed.
• Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree